My dear Sir,
“You have spoken roses,” and I hardly know how to reply to words so polite and complimentary.
I certainly intended to place the “Tale of Luzon” quite at your disposal – and beg you to believe that I appreciate highly the kindness that has prompted your favorable notice of my lines. After the “Raven,” my verse seemed to me but a broken chime – and since sending it to you, I have wondered at my own temerity. I shall be proud to see it published in the columns of the “Broadway Journal.”
Very truly [[portion of letter, with signature, cut away.]]
Athenaeum Hotel
March 21st/45
To Edgar A. Poe, Esq.
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